I was introduced to Pat Conroy by a co-worker, she insisted that I read South of Broad. I did and I will forever be a fan! I fell in love with your supreme word choices and eloquent prose. My follow-up to South of Broad was The Prince of Tides. As I read the heart-wrenching tale, I experienced the full gamut of emotions. Pat Conroy is a masterul storyteller, who elicits the complete attention of readers from the first page to the very last sentence.

Happy Birthday and many, many more!! I love your work. Thank you for sharing your gift. I would like to own all your books in beautiful leather bound editions, to savor and read again and again. I devoured South of Broad and thirst for your next book. You remain a favorite.

I just finished South of Broad and I am sure it will haunt me as Prince of Tides and Beach Music did.My eyesight is not sogreat anymore but I had to read this book. It took awhile but worth it.I go to Charleston when I can.I have two children in Columbia. I also notes your friendship with Anne Rivers Siddon who is my favorite, as well. I miss her one book a year production. Thank you again for sharing your talent.

Mr. Conroy,The Water is Wide found me in the 1970's just before I began my teaching career. I read Lords of Discipline and The Great Santini following it. In the midst of a midlife downward spiral The Prince of Tides rescued me. I followed that with Beach Music and The Losing Season. I waited forever for South of Broad which inspired me to write a brief memoir for which I won a few writing awards. I've read them all except The Boo and want a copy of my own. I hold my breath waiting for each book you write. Your salute to English teachers in the front of my newest copy of Beach Music comforts me more than I can tell you. I am a retired High School and University English teacher. 35 years in the trenches. Thank you for your heart and soul, for what you've done for mine.

Mr Conroy,Words are inadequate in expressing the depth of my gratitude for my mom having introduced me to "The Great Santini" over thirty years ago. We saw the film my first week after having moved to NYC and she saw you in jacksonville after you released "The Lords of Discipline" (she got me a signed copy which was since stolen). I anxiously await each new treasure you provide and savor every delicious word. Having minored in literature and written two books myself (non-fiction), I know your mastery in writing is comparable to Michaelangelo's in art. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. Oh, and happy birthday on Friday!Cassie

I devour every book you write! I feel as though I personally know the characters. Dearly loved "Beach Music". Just started " South of Broad". I'm on page 128 & have come to love Leo. More people need to have the gall & gumption he has!! Love his & Ike's bantering!

Have loved every one of your books! "Beach Music" is my all-time favorite - They all grab me and won't let me go, even for weeks after I read them. I feel like I know these people in your books and they are part of my life. Love it! Love it! Every character is a combination of so many people in one's life; I think that is why we can all relate. Keep it up; I'm ready for a new novel from you, my favorite author!